Why Ryan?

• Hybrid Work Options

• Award-Winning Culture

• Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits

• 14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)

• Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement

• Benefits Eligibility Effective Day One

• 401K with Employer Match

• Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service

• Fertility Assistance Program

• Four-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service

The Principal, Federal Tax and Accounting Methods, requires expertise in U.S. Federal tax accounting methods to provide income tax consulting services to corporate clients. The Principal will lead, manage and execute tax accounting method engagements to drive value for Ryan’s corporate clients.

Duties and Responsibilities, as they align to Ryan’s Key Results

People:

• Create a positive team experience.

Client:

• Acts as technical lead for tax accounting method engagements for corporate clients, which includes project selling, planning, project oversight, scheduling staff resources, and developing and implementing tax-planning solutions.
• Leads US based teams on tax-planning projects for clients in diverse industries, participate in engagements requiring tax analysis for complex and potentially multinational entities and their affiliates, researches and analyzes a wide range of tax issues, and develops and communicates/presents proposed solutions.
• Writes technical documents to support the developed planning or in response to client requests on specific issues.
• Travels to client locations, as needed, for sales and planning meetings, data collection, fact gathering, plant tours, client visits, and other travel as required.
• Assists in new client development and introduces new services to existing clients.

Value:

• Oversees file and research documentation protocol, data collection and organization, utilization of software, management of the process, and final review of results.
• Drafts proposals, engagement letters, and presentations of ideas and solutions.
• Develops and motivates engagement staff and provides leadership, counseling, and career guidance.
• Prepares memoranda and relevant reports for senior management’s review.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics required. Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Juris Doctor (JD), or Master of Taxation degree required. A minimum of 10 to 12 years of experience in a tax consulting firm or corporate tax environment required.  Must have strong knowledge of U.S. Federal tax accounting rules; a broad knowledge of federal tax and tax accounting and compliance; proven ability to direct and develop staff; strong project management skills; and excellent communication, business development, and interpersonal skills.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft® Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research.

Certificates and Licenses:

Valid driver’s license required. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Requires extensive supervisory responsibilities, including leading large project teams, training employees, assigning work, and signing off on work for accuracy and completeness.

Work Environment:

• Standard indoor working environment.
• Occasional long periods of sitting while working at computer.
• Position requires regular interaction with employees and clients both in person and via e-mail and telephone.
• Independent travel requirement: 30 to 40%.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran